Maryland (MD) Psychology
Jurisprudence Exam QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(Rated A)
Activities and services - ANSWER Psych services required for training
Board - ANSWER State board of psychology
Number of hours required for licensure - ANSWER 3250 hours, across 2 years supervised experience
(75% by a psychologist, 2 hours for every 20 hours of experience plus other learning activities)
Requirement to pass the MD exam - ANSWER 75%
Requirement to pass the EPPI exam - ANSWER 70% (scaled score 500) recently or 73% before 2002
Two exemptions to being required to have a license in MD - ANSWER 1 - Interns, fellows, psych
associates, students using the appropriate title, only in the training setting 2 - licensed in another state
and graned a temporary exemption while they wait to take the exam
Why go on inactive status - ANSWER Leaving state and may return nto practice later
How to reactivate license - ANSWER apply, pay fee, prove CE requirements
When do you renew - ANSWER Every other year, March 31
How soon can you reapply for licensure after it being revoked - ANSWER 5 years
, What is Board's mission - ANSWER ensure a minimum level of training is met
Why CE's important - ANSWER to ensure a minimum in maintaining competence and not harming
consumers
What are goals of CE's (4 goals, 3 no's) - ANSWER 1 - maintain professional competency 2- increase
professional skills and knowledge 3 - prepare for new roles and responsibilities in practice 4 - expands
the science of psych theory, method, or practice NO'S: business meetings, professional committee
meetings, presentations/publications for a lay audience
What are CE requirements - ANSWER 40 CE's per 2 years. (Max 20 independent study (APA approved),
minimum 3 ethics / law / risk management, minimum 3 cultural competence/diversity, maximum 30
hours for scholarly activities). Goes on cycle ending March 31. Have to keep proof in case of audit.
What kind of CE documentation is necessary - ANSWER Reprints, transcript and course syllabi, test and
certificate of completion for independent study or workshops. Keep for 4 years.
What CE hours are earned for scholarly activities - ANSWER Only earned by first 3 authors.
Authoring, editing, presenting or revising a publication. 20 hours for a book. 15 for Editor of a book,
author of a book chapter, author of a journal article. 15 for service as Editor or Associate Editor of a
journal. 15 for service on an editorial board for a journal. 3 hours for each hour of presentation (max 15
hours) for an authorized sponsor. 3 hours for each poster presentation (max 15 hours) for an authorized
sponsor. 15 hours for a teaching a new graduate level psychology course
What are rules for earning CE at a presentation - ANSWER Authorized sponsor, defined purpose and
content area, qualified presenter, 1 hour or more in lenght, record of attendance, documentation of
completion, evaluation form
Who is automatically authorized to provide CE in MD - ANSWER NIH, APA, NASP, NASW, AMA, MD Dept
of Health and Mental Hygiene, MD Psych Assoc (approved by APA)
Failure to complete CE requirements - ANSWER - do not complete, or do not comply with audit within 30
days
, If denied license, can request a hearing - ANSWER within 30 days, in writing
To reactivate license from inactive - ANSWER Provide proof of 20 CE (10 or fewer independent study) in
last year. If more than a year left in the cycle, complete another 20 in that time period.
what is a multiple relationship - ANSWER relatinship in which you are concurrently participating in two or
more roles
what are four sexual intimacies - ANSWER 1- genital contact, 2- nongenital contaxt with hips, loin, thigh,
buttocks or breasts, 3- exposure or observation of genital or nude portions of bodies involving breasts,
buttocks or genitals; 4 - other behaviors engaged in for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification
After a hearing, how does the board convey decision? - ANSWER in writing, with statement of facts and
findings. protects patient confidentiality. mailed to licensee and legal counsel. If no violation,
immediately dismissed and records expunged
Can you ask for rehearing? - ANSWER Yes, within 10 days, explaining grounds. Board will respond within
30 days. Does not affect order/decision. As a result of new evidence, can reverse earlier decision and
exonerate licensee.
If your license elsewhere is restricted - ANSWER notify MD Board within 60 days
Can you offer advice to neighbors - ANSWER Only in context of clear professional relationships
what kinds of diversity need to be respected? - ANSWER age, race, gender, ethnicity, culture, national
origin, disability, SES, or other basis proscribed by law
responsibility for medical records - ANSWER do not destroy, alter, damage, medical records being used in
a proceeding
compliance with board - ANSWER do not intimidate or influence others that are appearing before the
Board
